How To Fix RSDMD198 - Error when specifying basic characteristic for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Error when specifying basic characteristic for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD198 - Error when specifying basic characteristic for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD198 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue related to the definition of a characteristic in the data model. This error indicates that there is a problem with the basic characteristic that you are trying to specify for a characteristic in your InfoObject or data model.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The basic characteristic you are trying to assign may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in the data types between the characteristic and the basic characteristic.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the characteristic is supposed to have a hierarchy, there may be issues with the hierarchy definition.
  Missing Attributes: The basic characteristic may not have the necessary attributes defined.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the basic characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDMD198 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Basic Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the basic characteristic you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system.
  Verify that it is active and has the necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Types:
  
  Check the data types of both the characteristic and the basic characteristic to ensure they match.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchies:
  
  If applicable, check the hierarchy settings for the basic characteristic to ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Attributes:
  
  Ensure that all required attributes for the basic characteristic are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the basic characteristic.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Characteristic:
  
  If the issue persists, consider deleting and recreating the characteristic to ensure that all settings are correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring characteristics and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access and manage InfoObjects and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSDMD198 error in your SAP BW environment.